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Exploring Abu Dhabi through Clicks and Writes – Weather – whether or not to RAIN?

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Exploring Abu Dhabi through Clicks and Writes – Weather – whether or not to RAIN?

I wrote here yesterday about the rain coming. In the evening, weather was shy, whether it wanted to rain or not? Finally, a few drops came down, as to make the car more dirty. At night it was breezy and then the lightning started. I thought, wow, an opportunity to capture lightning. I didn’t succeed but. Can you predict when the next lightning will strike after the first one? An interesting phenomenon revisited yesterday. If it was in Kerala, at least I could have had frequent opportunity, as the lightning, thunder and rain, all come together heavily and for longer time. Insha allah, it will rain tonight. After all, it rains only for one or two days here, and it should be celebrated. They say it rained heavily in Fujairah last night. May be, we get to repeat the excitement here tonight.

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – When it rained

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – When it rained

It just drizzled here in Abu Dhabi yesterday. It brought memories of the rain back home and also a heavy rainy season few years back. Normally, it rains only one or two days. The weatherman predicts light showers in the next few days. Hope, we get to see good rain this time, although, it may spoil some off road plans of many during the holidays.

The pictures are of a rainy season some years ago. It is obvious from the old taxis, which are almost extinct from the city roads these days.

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – Winners Takes it all

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – Winners Takes it all

Indian Sports and Cultural Centre Abu Dhabi (ISCC) encourage sporting activities amongst its members and public. Here is a display of trophies waiting for winners of an annual event.

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – ADIPEC 2010

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – ADIPEC 2010

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – ADIPEC 2010

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – Abu Dhabi Corniche

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – Abu Dhabi Corniche

Abu Dhabi corniche – extremely beautiful, lots of facilities for sport and relaxation.

Popular place during evening and week-ends.

Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
02.11.2010

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – Yas Marina and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – Yas Marina and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

The focus now change to Yas Marina circuit and Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2010.
The photos are from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2009.
Yas Marina Circuit is owned by the Executive Affairs Authority of the government of Abu Dhabi and operated by Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management. It employs about 180 full-time staff, supported by up to 200 part-time workers and volunteers at peak times.
Right next door is the iconic Yas Hotel, a luxury marina, yacht club, six other hotels, the Yas Island golf links and the Ferrari World indoor theme park, set to open in late 2010. The international airport is close by and only 25 minutes away is the thriving city of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, largest of the seven Emirates and one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations in the world.
 How to Get There
Yas Marina Circuit is easily accessible by road or air from the UAE and internationally. Situated on a natural island, visitors traveling by road from Abu Dhabi city can reach Yas Marina Circuit in around half an hour, while Dubai is just over an hour away. Access to the circuit is via a 12-lane highway which can be accessed from the Sheikh Maktoum (E10) highway from Abu Dhabi, or the Sheikh Zayed (E11) highway from Dubai. For overseas visitors, Abu Dhabi International Airport is just 15 minutes away by road.
 Key facts and figures
The Formula 1™ track is 5.55 km long and can be split into two smaller tracks of 3.1 km and 2.4 km, which can operate simultaneously where desired.
Approximately 50,000 spectators can view the action on the circuit from the comfort of permanent, covered grandstands and air-conditioned VIP facilities. Yas Marina Circuit is the only motorsports venue in the world where all the grandstands are covered.
 To know more about it, please visit Yas Marina circuit. online.

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – Al Wathba Camel Race Track

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – Al Wathba Camel Race Track

Al Wathba is one of the most prominent racetracks in UAE  and hosts a camel festival along with camel racing.  
Camel Racing is an integral part of Sports in UAE and it also reflects the unique culture of it’s citizen.
The sport attracts everyone from members of the royal family to local and foreign visitors.
Prominent races are held during the winter season on Thursdays and Friday mornings, at specially designed racetracks. The winner of the race is given huge amount of money therefore camel racing in Abu Dhabi is incredibly competitive and exciting.
Al Wathba is one of the most prominent racetracks in UAE  and hosts a camel festival along with camel racing.  
It is situated on the Abu Dhabi Al-Ain highway.
Location : Al Wathba Camel Racetrack – 24.237020N , 54.653290E

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – Pedestrian Overbridges

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – Pedestrian Overbridges

Abu Dhabi has now several pedestrian bridges, make life easier for road users to cross across the busy streets. Wish more people use them and make the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.

Ramesh Menon, Abu Dhabi
Post 8 29.10.2010

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium

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Exploring Abu Dhabi – through Clicks and Writes – Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi built at a cost $22 million is one of the world’s finest cricket grounds. Opened in May 2004 and staged its first first-class match when Scotland played Kenya in the Intercontinental Cup during November 2004.
The ground is dominated by two large stands at either end, with the areas square of the wicket offering large grass banking for spectators to sit, although during the daylight hours that might be less than appealing as there is no shade. There is no pavilion as such, with the large changing rooms under one of the stands, and teams watch from inside air-conditioned glass rooms.
Regular club and international matches are played here.

Ramesh Menon
Post 7  Dt.  27.10.2010

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